Shortest travel time:
5 h 59 m
Longest travel time:
9 h 54 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$79
Avg. daily departures:
26
Earliest departure:
00:09
Latest departure:
20:23
Essen
Essen train station
Essen Hauptbahnhof
Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127, Essen, Germany
580 km
Dresden
Dresden train stations
Dresden Hauptbahnhof
Wiener Platz 4, 01069, Dresden, Germany
Dresden main station (Strehlener Str.)
01069 Dresden, Germany, Dresden, Germany
Dresden-Neustadt
01097, Dresden, Germany

Essen to Dresden Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Essen to Dresden is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 7 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 26 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Essen to Dresden boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Essen to Dresden is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Essen to Dresden Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
6 hrs 16 min
9 hrs 54 min
00:09
11:23
18
Afternoon trains
6 hrs 5 min
7 hrs 5 min
12:00
17:23
7
Evening trains
9 hrs 39 min
9 hrs 39 min
20:23
20:23
1

Trains on Essen - Dresden Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
6 hrs 41 min
$133
1
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
5 hrs 59 min
$117
16
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
6 hrs 8 min
$79
8
TGV INOUI
Train with 2 changes
8 hrs 25 min
$116
1